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Another contentious issue is the matter of tariffs collected and the refund process. The government is estimated to hold around $175 billion from tariffs, but legal uncertainties mean that the disposition of these funds is unresolved. President Trump acknowledged that the government could be embroiled in court battles over these refunds for years. Fallon commented on the complexity, implying that litigation could drag on for five years or more, creating a prolonged legal stalemate.